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Fountain Pen

Forensic Document Examiners & Handwriting Experts

ELISABETH BRIGGS

MNatSc (Chem) MSc MCSFS MAE

HANNAH POCOCK

BSc (Hons) MSc MCSFS

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Forensic Handwriting & Document Examination Services

 

With over 30 years of combined forensic experience, QD Examiners provide independent, impartial expert witness services in handwriting and document examination.

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We prepare Part 35 and CrimPR‑compliant reports for solicitors, businesses and organisations across the UK.


Legal Aid instructions are accepted.

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Based in the Midlands and North West, we work nationwide and internationally.

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Our Expertise Includes

 

 

We also provide guest lectures and bespoke training for universities and other organisations. 

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Independent Expert Witness Services

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As experienced forensic document examiners and handwriting experts, we are expert witnesses with over 30 years' combined experience of civil, criminal and private casework.

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We act as independent experts, providing impartial examinations and opinions to assist the court, irrespective of the instructing party.

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Contact us for a free initial consultation regarding the suitability of your documents.

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Summary

Services

Forensic handwriting, signature and document examination undertaken by two experienced expert witnesses with over 30 years' combined experience of criminal and civil casework.

Based in the Midlands and the North West, we accept instructions from across the UK and internationally.

Instructions accepted from solicitors, companies and other organisations.

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Single joint expert work undertaken.

 

Legal Aid cases are accepted.

Preparation of Part 35 court-compliant reports or similar. 

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Urgent cases accepted by arrangement.

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Available to attend court in person or remotely to present evidence.

As qualified forensic document examiners, we act as impartial expert witnesses, providing scientific analysis and clear, court‑ready evidence for civil, criminal and private cases.

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Our services include:​

 

  • Free initial advice on document suitability

  • Professional forensic examination

  • Peer-review of findings

  • Preparation of Part 35/CrimPR-compliant reports or similar

  • Court attendance (in person or remote)

  • Urgent cases accepted by arrangement

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Areas of Expertise

HANDWRITING

SIGNATURES

INDENTED IMPRESSIONS

SHREDDED & ALTERED DOCUMENTS

OTHER EXAMINATIONS

CONTACT

Why choose QD Examiners

  • 30+ years’ combined laboratory experience

  • Independent, impartial expert evidence

  • Part 35 and CrimPR compliant reports

  • Fast turnaround available

  • Instructions accepted from solicitors, companies, insurers and other organisations

  • Legal Aid work accepted

Training course

For more details about our training service, click here.

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